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Zimbabwe: Stranded in Stasis

Zimbabwe has not escaped its chronic crisis. Infighting over who will succeed the ailing 92-year-old President Robert Mugabe is stifling efforts to tackle insolvency, low rule of law, rampant unemployment and food insecurity. Zimbabwe needs international help to recover, but what it needs most is a leadership willing to act on much-needed reforms.




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Zimbabwe Deep in Limbo

There is no end in sight to the hardships faced by the majority of Zimbabweans. Political uncertainty and economic insecurity have worsened as the country struggles to develop the necessary foundation to underwrite a broad-based and sustainable recovery.




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Woman in Israel finds healing through godly counsel

No matter people’s struggles, the counselling ministry focuses on a right relationship with God as the beginning of the healing process.




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Smiles on the sea shore

Hope of Israel summer outreach team experiences opposition in Tiberius. However, it doesn't keep them from worshipping and sharing about Jesus.




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‘Addicted to evangelism’

The 2013 Hope of Israel team shows motivation and unity during a month of intense ministry.




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Book that gives life

Two OM workers strike up a friendship with a server in a local café and give him a valuable gift.




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A blessed batch of cookies

Even a simple thing like baking Christmas cookies can lead to an opportunity for sharing the gospel message.




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‘Will you teach me the Bible?’

A friendship naturally leads to a Bible study.




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Unlocking worship

One man's vision for spreading the gospel in Israel may seem unusual, but God works in ways we don’t always understand.




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A breath of fresh air

A weekend camp provides young believers a chance to relax and rededicate themselves to the Lord.




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Closed doors lead to opportunities

An OM worker rediscovers how God can use a difficult situation to accomplish His purposes.




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No ordinary week

Hope of Israel winter team spreads good news in a variety of ways.




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When God leads the way

A group of people open to the Holy Spirit's leading find an open door for ministry in Nazareth.




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Three guitars on the promenade

A group of believers worshiping Jesus in public leads to the opportunity to share the Gospel with a young, religious Jew.




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Go do the work

Believers bring the Gospel to a public park in Israel.




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The Gospel comes to life

Two OM workers introduce friends to the story of redemption through a trip to Jerusalem.




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Sunset situation

While enjoying the sunset on the beach in Israel, an OM worker has an opportunity to share her faith.




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Why did you immigrate?

In the everyday relationships of life, an OM worker finds God working to make His name known.




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Missing key leads to opportunity

A short-termer engages people in spiritual conversation while on tour of Israel.




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Hot day invites hospitality

OM short-term workers visit a Muslim family and enjoy food and conversation, which they hope will help lead the family to the truth.




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All in God's plan

Slight miscommunication between OM workers in Israel leads to an unplanned chance to share the Gospel with a railway attendant.




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‘God really answers our prayer?’

A Bible study led by OM team members prompts a special prayer...and God answers!




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Tears in Jerusalem

An Israeli Jew comes to faith in Jesus through the witness of an OM worker.




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A different kind of pollution

God gives an OM short term worker the perfect tract to explain the Gospel to an environmental activist.




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Good neighbours and good news

An OM worker in Israel has an opportunity to share the gospel with his neighbours.




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Boldness to share with Muslims in Israel

A team of OM workers and local believers share New Testaments and relief packs of food in a Muslim village in Israel.




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Changing the spiritual atmosphere

An OM short-term team worships God and engages in conversations about God in the public square of a city with an Arab majority in Israel.




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Visits with a rabbi

Worker Ronaldo visits with a rabbi in Israel and discusses prophecies about the Messiah.




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Jesus still heals

A Jewish family witnesses the power of Jesus when two Christians pray for a sick boy.




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The meaning of baptism

A public baptism ceremony at the river becomes an opportunity to teach an onlooker about the true meaning of baptism.




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Is peace possible?

A search for a friend leads to a conversation about peace in Israel.




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Two years later

An employee is surprised when two Christians come back to visit her a second time, over a year after their first conversation.




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Lion (of Judah) hearted

The violent turmoil in Israel requires prayer for this people.




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Light shines in the darkness

An orthodox Jewish girl shares her testimony of coming to faith in Jesus at her baptism.




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Atheist encourages Christians to tell others about Jesus

After listening to the Gospel a self-proclaimed atheist encouraged Christians to go tell others this Good News.




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Why do Jews suffer if they are a chosen people?

A Jewish woman asks a pastor why is there suffering, if they are God's chosen people.




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Passover breakfast results in sharing about the Passover Lamb

The Passover season leads to a young Israeli woman asking about the Passover Lamb.




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Dance speaks louder than words

OM Arts dancers come to Israel and share their art and testimony with locals.




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The gift of the gospel

In Israel, where multiple languages are spoken, tracts are a helpful tool to overcoming language barriers that could inhibit someone from hearing about Jesus.




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Hope of Israel

OM’s Hope of Israel outreach team shares God’s love in Israel by supporting churches, passing out literature, engaging with locals and worshipping in the streets.




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Vibrant communities of Jesus followers in Israel

In a largely unreached nation, where Christians often face persecution, OM comes alongside local churches to see more vibrant communities of Jesus followers established.




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MENAnews: Shared grief opens door to share hope

An unexpected connection on a prayer walk leads to multiple opportunities to share spiritual truth with one Muslim family.




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Is hallelujah a Jewish or Christian word?

A Jewish man is surprised to learn that hallelujah is a Hebrew word in the Scriptures.




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Ready to grow

OM Israel is asking for more workers to join a team reaching out to Arabs.




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Strategic Worship Outings create chance for connection

An incorrect GPS coordinate leads a worship team to the end of the road, yet God has another route planned.




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"The hairs on my arms are standing up!"

A Muslim man believes Jesus is the Son of God.




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Ray of hope on the street

OM workers minister to drug addicts and women in prostitution on a Tel Aviv street.




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Fear, insecurity and a zeal for Jezreel

A zeal for the Jezreel Valley overcomes fear and insecurity.




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Biblical city receives the Hope of Israel outreach team

The Hope of Israel outreach team visits Yoqneam, a biblical city without a church.




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Flower power

Free flowers are an opportunity to share about God's power and love.